Estonia–Greece relations

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The Hellenic Republic recognised the Republic of Estonia on May 19, 1922.[1] Greece never recognised the Soviet annexation of Estonia.[2][3] Both countries re-established diplomatic relations on October 2, 1991.[4] In April 1997, Estonia has established an embassy in Athens. The Greek embassy in Tallinn opened in January 2005. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, the European Union and NATO.[5][6][7]

Estonian-Greek relations
Map indicating locations of Estonia and Greece

Estonia

Greece

The current Ambassador of Estonia to Greece is Karin Rannu since 2022.[8][9] The current Ambassador of Greece to Estonia is Georges Papadopoulos since 2022.[10]

High level visits

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From left to right: Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Dora Bakoyannis, US Congresswoman Jane Harman and President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves during the 45th Munich Security Conference in 2009

To Greece

To Estonia

List of bilateral agreements

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Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos in February 2013
  • Agreement on Cultural, Educational, and Scientific Cooperation (1999).
  • Agreement on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments (1997).
  • Maritime Transport Agreement (1997).
  • International passenger and goods transport agreement (1999).
  • Memorandum of bilateral Economic cooperation (1999).
  • Cooperation agreement in respect of Tourism (1999).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bilateral Relations". athens.mfa.ee. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  2. ^ Mälksoo, Lauri (7 July 2022). "Illegal Annexation and State Continuity: The Case of the Incorporation of the Baltic States by the USSR. Second Revised Edition". Illegal Annexation and State Continuity. Brill Nijhoff. pp. 102–103. ISBN 978-90-04-46489-6. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  3. ^ Estonia, 1940-1945: Reports of the Estonian International Commission for the Investigation of Crimes Against Humanity. Estonian Foundation for the Investigation of Crimes Against Humanity. 2006. p. 198. ISBN 978-9949-13-040-5. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Estonia and Greece: 100 Years of Diplomatic Relations – Athens". athens.mfa.ee. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Our member States". The Council of Europe in brief. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  6. ^ "EU country profiles". european-union.europa.eu. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  7. ^ "NATO member countries". www.nato.int. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Estonian Ambassador to Greece Karin Rannu presents her credentials". vm.ee. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Ambassador – Athens". athens.mfa.ee. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  10. ^ "The Ambassador". www.mfa.gr. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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